Former President Donald Trump is set to make his first public visit to Capitol Hill since the Jan. 6 insurrection and his subsequent felony convictions. The visit to Washington, scheduled for Thursday, will involve meetings with congressional Republicans as the party aims to present a unified front and establish a policy agenda leading up to the November elections.

Trump's return to Capitol Hill comes after a jury found him guilty on all 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a New York hush money case. This makes Trump the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, further intensifying the political landscape.

Despite the guilty verdict, many Republicans have rallied behind Trump as he continues to be locked in a tight race with President Biden. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed excitement for Trump's visit, stating that GOP lawmakers were eager to discuss future plans with the former president.

The meeting is expected to center around Trump updating Republicans on the top concerns of the American people and outlining ways in which lawmakers can support his reelection efforts over the next five months. Trump will first meet with House Republicans at 9:30 a.m. at the Capitol Hill Club, followed by a meeting with Senate Republicans at 12:30 p.m., both in close proximity to the U.S. Capitol.

While the specifics of the discussions have not been disclosed, it is anticipated that Trump will address issues such as tax policy, border control, and the broader agenda for the party going forward. The invitation to Senate Republicans indicated that Trump will share his plans for the summer and is open to hearing their ideas for a strategic governing agenda for 2025.

Trump's relationship with Senate Republicans has had its moments of contention in the past, particularly over his reluctance to accept the 2020 election results and the Jan. 6 attack. However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had broken with Trump on these issues, has already endorsed him for reelection. McConnell will attend the meeting, marking the first time he and Trump have spoken since shortly after the 2020 election.

Despite the majority of Republican lawmakers pledging their support for Trump, some moderates are still considering not attending the meeting, potentially posing a challenge to Trump's efforts to unite the party. Nevertheless, Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) downplayed the possibility of tension arising from the presence of figures who initially did not endorse Trump, stating that Trump does not appear to be concerned about their attendance.

Former President Trump's visit to Capitol Hill serves as a significant moment in the political landscape, as he navigates the fallout from the insurrection, his felony convictions, and the ongoing race against President Biden. The outcome of these meetings could have implications for the GOP's cohesion and policy direction leading up to the November elections.